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PO2 Robert M.
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Lt Col Jim Coe
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No! Twitter allows Pres Trump to communicate unfiltered with the American People. It provides a new means for the President to use the "Bully Pulpit" to influence public opinion. Best of all, it cuts out the liberal media. Presidents who exploited new media have often been most successful, for example, Pres F.D. Roosevelt using the radio for "fireside chats" with the American people and Pres Kennedy understanding the dynamics of television during his debate with Mr. Nixon.

On the other question about national security: remember the President is the ultimate classification authority. If he releases information to the public, then it is Unclassified. I'm confident Pres Trump will exercise due regard for national security information in composing this Tweets.
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PO2 Bill Reardon - That is a common misconception, having been enlisted as well.
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PO3 Wayne Stewart
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SFC Tony Bennett Sir it sounds like your talking about the Clintons.
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SSgt (Join to see) - DISCLAIMER: I still cringe when I read some of these tweets. I prefer a little more polish.
That being said, I now believe that his tweets are most likely a tactic specifically designed to drive his opponents to distraction. The more agitated they are the more likely they are to slip up and reveal what they really are thinking and planning.
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SN James MacKay
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Before Face Book and Twitter, we always knew that there were delusional, unhinged, and ignorant people in the world. With these new social media, such individuals bare bared themselves to the world, revealing who they really are. The President is no exception in this regard. Without social media, we'd never really know him. Keep those tweets coming.
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SN Greg Wright
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No way, no how. Media has proven time and again that they're biased, dishonest, and have little interest in reporting the news as-is. Twitter lets him communicate directly with the people.
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SN Greg Wright
SN Greg Wright
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SGT Charles Hanson - your statement is true on the face of it, but the reality is that what passes for journalism today is a far cry from unbiased.
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CPO Chris Kellar
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SGT Charles Hanson - What you do not understand, the media is there to report the news, not tell us how to think, but that is what the media is trying to do.
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PO2 Bill Reardon
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CPO Chris Kellar - like Fox News is gleaming example of truthful journalism
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CPT Keith Whitter
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Recommendation: Read "Unfreedom of the Press" by Mark Levin. Really paints a dim picture of the bias of the media. The President has every right to speak out. I admire his tenacity and persistence. Most people I know would buckle under the pressure of being constantly attacked with innuendos and outright lies. When you see a hit piece of the President don't just go with the headline - read the piece to the end and you will see that the sources are anonymous, or that the headline is an outright false statement not supported by what is headlining the piece. Better yet, ignore the media, find the actual source documents to review, decide for yourself and get on with life and leave the political BS to the politicians.
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GySgt Melissa Gravila
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This is his way to communicate directly to the American public- if the media can't deal with it, too bad so sad. They will get over it, I already have
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1stSgt Edward Jackson
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I'm sorry you feel that way, Petty Officer. It is the Trump tax cut that allowed corporations to modernize and hire new employees. Remember, many companies gave thier employees a $1,000, or more, bonus after the tax cuts were passed. The shared thier new fortune with thier own employees.
The fact is it is the rich people and families of America that are the employers in America. They and the stock holders own these companies.
All of our military forces suffered huge cuts under the Obama Administration. The Marines were salvaging old parts from airplanes in the boneyard, the Navy had many warships that could not put to sea, the Air Force had to cut flying hours because there were no parts, The Army didn't have enough money for training. Even the Coast Guard didn't have enough cutters available to put to sea or patrol our harbors.
Puerto Rico got all the aid and supplies needed to recover from the hurricane. But corrupt local politicians refused to distribute them, kept many for themselves, and let people die. Just a few weeks ago, some 11,ooo tons of bottled water was found on an abandoned airport runway. The date this water left Florida by ship was just 10 days after the hurricane hit. President Trump sent what as needed, but local politicians thought they could make a political embarrassment for him.
Mexico will pay for the wall, and it will get built. The wall will cost about $25B, and $2B was funded in FY-18, with another $6B in FY-19. There are several ways Mexico will pay for the wall. A tax on cash wired to Mexico, confiscating drug lords funds, etc. There is also a movement to cut all but emergency medical aid to the estimated 12 million illegal aliens in the US. That will save over $55B, more than enough to build the wall along our 2,000 mile long boarder.
Where has he cut social security or medicare? I am on both (as well as Tri-Care for life) and I have not seen any cuts under President Trump. Now I did see massive cuts under the Obama Administration. Perhaps that is what you were think about?
Don't believe everything you see or hear on the news. They have demonstrated they are biased, and I do include CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News as well as the alphabet network news and the newspapers.
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PO1 Kevin Dougherty
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Outside of the corruption, Puerto Rico poised special problems. First, everything had to be brought in by ship, or aircraft. That mean that unlike a mainland storm, thousands of utility trucks and supplies could not be mustered and on scene in hours if not days. Second, that meant that before anything of significance could come in the airports and harbors had to be restored and rendered safe by Sea Bees, Army Corps of Engineers and USCG personnel. Last but certainly not least, the humid tropical climate requires different, well pretty much everything, for the electrical grid. The wire, poles, transformers, etc. we use up north cannot be shipped down there. What there was in suitable reserves was committed inside of a couple of weeks. The rest had to be shipped as it was made ... which brings up what may have been the biggest bottleneck, port capacity. The port was running at 100% capacity with ships waiting to unload for months.
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SGT Charles Hanson
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A tweet by POTUS is official government position. He doesn't belong on twitter.
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SN James MacKay
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Unless one is reporting on the death toll from a multi-car accident, or something similar, there is no such thing as unbiased news.
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SFC George Smith
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there are the potentials for Problems ... especially engaging Mouth and fingers before brain...
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
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I say again, POTUS needs to chew tobacco. #1 He will have to think before speaking. #2 He can't tweet while looking for a place to expectorate! The Whitehouse does not have 'butt cans'
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SP5 Dennis Dorsey
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Good one. I quit smoking all the time. At least until I light up the next one.
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SPC Steven Oxley
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Sgt (Verify To See) - HA Ha been there done that.
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SFC Tony Bennett
SFC Tony Bennett
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AHHHH someone is paying attention!!! Well stated
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MAJ David Vermillion
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I believe in freedom of speech, but when you represent the people of this country I think your speech needs to show wisdom that helps all citizens. Just blowing off at someone because they disagree is not a wise thing to do, it shows lack of wisdom. Trump's words show angry and disgust more than what's best for this country.
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Cpl Anthony Pearson
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Have you seen and heard how he is being attacked, and has been attacked, since prior to the election? By MSM? Hollywood? Fellow politicians?
Fight fire with fire. Connect with people at all levels. That is what he is doing, and it is working.
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PO2 William Simpson
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PFC Pamala (Hall ) Foster - Pamala, they wouldn't let me vote down on your post, but you have to understand that President Trump actually rescued us from the likes of the KKK. The KKK is an arm of the democrat party. It was instituted to be their enforcers. The Democrats have always been the racist. If you are against "tearing up America" then Trump is the only one capable of preventing that right now. Obama and the anti-Ameican liberals were well on the way to complete their destruction of our republic when Hillary had the fix in on the election, but the people spoke and decided to take our country back. You need to pay attention when trump warns you about the "Fake News" They have already got you off track.
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PO2 William Simpson
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President Donald Trump will go down in history as one of the greatest presidents we ever had. Trump, like Lincoln, is so hated by the Democrats and they oppose him in every possible way they can. The Democrats even went as far as to kill Lincoln for taking away their slaves and now that Trump is taking away their unconstitutional regime and bringing us back to the rule of law and the constitution they are at a point of anarchy. They are becoming the Democrats against the Americans.
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PFC Pamala (Hall ) Foster
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KKK, created by Nathan Bedford Forrest. Racism is created by hatred. KKK tried to recruit my brother when we were children and I have always disliked them. We have so many problems in the world today...Trump to me is NOT stable at all. There are investigations happening and being started by New York AG Office, so I am wondering what the truth is and why some want it hidden. Vote down-that IS a COMPLIMENT to me.
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CPL Roy Tanner
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He has a right to freedom of expression as he sees fit. Media has proven time after time that they have an agenda all their own, Not always in favor of this Country.
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Agreed. I expect the President to do more with Twitter and even YouTube or similar social media platforms. He's fine with cutting the middle man (media) out and going directly to the public and I don't see why he shouldn't.
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SPC Martin Stiffler
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Rodger that.
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TSgt Denise Moody
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Yes he has the right to freedom of expression...which really has nothing to do with a private business which can pull the plug on him anytime they choose. But...that would cause the short term memory of America to kick in and forget what a baby he is. So keep on tweeting Trump!
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Sgt Randy Harrison
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SFC (Verify To See) - The White House Press Room is in the West Wing at the pleasure of the President, and for no other reason. Before Eisenhower it was improper to directly quote the President; questions directed at the Executive Branch had to be submitted in advance and in writing. President Eisenhower initiated the White House Press Office and opened it up to television cameras when he entered office in 1953. This opened not only more access to the President, but also a Pandora's Box filled with those who hate the Chief Executive. This is never more evident than in the current administration.
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SFC J Fullerton
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Given the way he uses it, yes. While it amuses his "followers", he has lost creditability and respect with the rest of the Nation and world. Being POTUS is the most prestigious office in the world, and his behavior is a discredit to it.
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TSgt Johnnie Keller
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I prefer the straight shooter over the idiot that we had in there before President Trump.
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SSG Bill Cooke
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This is to Cpl Cary Cartter - You wrote Trump curtseyed to the Saudi king. But at least Obama took the high road. check that Obama did the bowing because as a Muslim Obama had to. Trump never did. Try again with better eyesight. And I saw the Trump king Saudi King rec ad the air craft in Saudi. No bowing.
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SFC James William Bolt   [ 40 Yards ]
SFC James William Bolt [ 40 Yards ]
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SFC J Fullerton - I had a bull headed chief of firing battery [in Korea] that use to say I FIND TI MORE PRODUCTIVE TO BUILD RELATIONS WITH MORE PRODUCTIVE MINDED PEPOLE THAN BATTLING THOSE WITH EGOS AND SMALL MINDS . sign 40 yards
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SP5 Dennis Dorsey
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Just ask our allies. Behind the scenes, I am sure they are laughing at him and shaking their head in discuss
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SrA Edward Vong
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With great power comes great responsibility.
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Sgt Bill Right
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We have not had real person in the WH since 1963. Disagree or agree, he's a breath of fresh air. No more sock puppets. The last four were sock puppets, except that last one broke free and has become a real person.
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PFC Pamala (Hall ) Foster
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I respect the Office of President-just NOT the Sexual Harasser, Draft Dodger, over spending tax dollar,responsibility dodging man child.
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Sgt Bill Right
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Which one?
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Sgt Randy Harrison
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PO3 Bob McCord - Sorta sounds like Odumbo to me....
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CPT(P) David Thorp
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HE should be the one who wants to terminate it. All it has done for him is document an unprecedebted level of hypocrisy, immature behavior, and poor leadership qualities.
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PO2 Robert M.
PO2 Robert M.
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MAJ John Douglas - TRUMP HAS NOT EARNED ANY RESPECT!!!
Where are the chants " LOCK HIM UP, LOCK HIM UP"???????????
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PFC Pamala (Hall ) Foster
PFC Pamala (Hall ) Foster
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MAJ John Douglas - I am out so let's indict the lot of them and Impeach the Coward and Chief. But first Saint Elizabeth Hospital for an eval to see if he has any mental health issues that make defending Impeachment problematic.
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SP5 Dennis Dorsey
SP5 Dennis Dorsey
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MAJ John Douglas - Well said. With all he has said and done, he sure doesn't have my respect.
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PO2 Bill Reardon
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Why? I believe every president has had an account since Twitter started. We should be happy that he embraces new technology, if previous presidents hadn't we'd still be using the Pony Express to get the word out
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